How to Choose the Perfect Peterborough Hotel Room
Choosing the right place to stay in Peterborough can make the difference between an OK trip and a brilliant one. This guide walks you through the key things to consider, room types and sizes, location, car parking, flexible check-in/out, value for money, and whether you want kitchen and lounge space.
We’ll also compare a standard hotel room with Ascot House—where you can enjoy a complete, fully equipped apartment for roughly the price of a typical hotel room.
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1) Decide on the type of room you actually need
Standard hotel room
- Usually a single open-plan space with a bed, desk, and bathroom.
- Great for short stays and solo travellers.
- Typically no kitchen and limited lounge space.
Family room
- A larger hotel room (or interconnecting rooms) to sleep three or four.
- Still generally one open plan sleeping area; limited privacy.
Serviced apartment / aparthotel (e.g., Ascot House)
- Separate bedrooms, a proper lounge/living area, and a fully equipped kitchen.
- Ideal for families, work trips, or longer stays.
- Perfect for groups attending or competing in sporting activities i.e. Peterborough Regattas, Netball tournaments etc
When in doubt: if you plan to cook, want a sofa to unwind on, or need to work and sleep in different spaces, a serviced apartment is usually the better fit.
2) Understand room sizes (so you don’t feel cramped)
- Typical hotel rooms run from ~15–20 m² for budget/standard options up to ~30–60 m² for higher categories.
- Concrete local examples: a standard Travelodge double in Peterborough is listed at ~15 m²; Holiday Inn Express quotes ~18.6 m² for standard rooms.
With a serviced apartment (like Ascot House), you’re not just getting square metres, you’re getting separate rooms (bedrooms, lounge, kitchen), which makes the space feel far more liveable.
3) Pick the right location for your plans
- City centre: best for restaurants, nightlife, and the Cathedral quarter—expect higher demand for parking or daily fees at some hotels.
- Business parks / suburban areas: quieter, often with easier driving and free parking at some properties. Ascot House sits in Peterborough Business Park, Lynchwood (PE2 6WZ), roughly 4 miles from the main rail and bus stations, handy for drivers and contractors, with quick road links.
4) Check car parking before you book
Parking in Peterborough varies widely:
- Premier Inn Peterborough City Centre: chargeable parking (listed at £17 per night, with a guest discount to £15—limited spaces).
- Holiday Inn (Thorpe Wood): chargeable parking from £15 per day (does not require a reservation).
- Ascot House Hotel : free self-parking on-site.
If you’re driving, free or discounted parking can save a surprising amount over several nights.
5) Look for flexible check-in / check-out
Typical timings locally are check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00. Ascot House follows this pattern and notes that early check-in or late check-out may be possible on request, subject to availability. The friendly staff will be as flexible as possible to your needs
Tip: If your plans are fluid, ask about early check-in/late check-out at booking, properties often try to help if they know in advance.
6) Weigh up value for money
What pushes value up:
- Free parking, included
- Free Wi-Fi, in your room and general areas of the hotel
- Kitchen facilities (save on meals), with the fully equipped modern kitchen appliances
- Separate lounge/desk area (a space to unwind, space to relax, space for better working),
- On-site laundry or housekeeping options, washing machine and tumble dryer
Longer stays often unlock better nightly rates in serviced accommodation.
What pushes value down:
- Daily parking charges,
- Needing to eat every meal out or having to order food in
- Paying for extra rooms just to gain space.
Ascot House markets the idea succinctly: “Why settle for a room when you could have a whole self-catering apartment.” For many trips, especially multi-night stays, the apartment model can work out similar in nightly price to a standard hotel room once you factor in parking and fewer meals out.
7) Kitchens & lounges: do you need them?
- Serviced apartment Kitchens give you proper hobs, oven, fridge, and cookware. Ideal for families, those with specific dietary requirements, or anyone on expenses watching costs.
- Lounges mean a sofa and TV separate from the bedroom, more comfort for unwinding or hosting colleagues.
How to Choose the Perfect Peterborough Hotel Room
Ascot House highlights fully equipped kitchens and home-from-home living space as standard, exactly what sets serviced apartments apart from hotels.